Brittenay C.

About Brittenay C.

I currently serve as the Vice-Chair for the Citizens\' Review Board which reviews appeals by citizens who file complaints on dispositions imposed by the Chief of Police or his designee relating to allegations of misconduct against a sworn police officer.I have served on multiple committees in different leadership capacities such as the City of Charlotte\'s Community Relations Committee, Young Professional at the Levine Museum of the New South, Jamie Kimble Foundation, Metrolina Association for Volunteer Administrators (MAVA), the Young Professionals at International House. I was also a mentor through the Women\'s Inter-Cultural Exchange and Ambassador for Chief Putney\'s Bridging the Difference Initiative. Throughout the past 3 years, I have had the opportunity to work directly with Law Enforcement Agencies and the community to identify, address and provide recommendations to create a framework that develops alternatives to public safety. My work with YWCA, United Way, and NCWorks/Charlotte Works has given me experience in event management, fundraising, grants, community engagement and outreach, volunteer management, and community impact. During my time at NC State, I became a Certified Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion trainer through the National Coalition Building Institute. While working at NCWorks/Charlotte Works, I also became a Certified Working Smart Master Trainer, a program to help individuals develop soft skills within the workplace. I also worked with the Center for Community Transitions to teach soft skills to formerly incarcerated individuals.

Experience

1. Head of Community Integration and Voice

   Arise Group Inc

   Apr 2024 — Present · US

   Develop and execute community engagement strategies that integrate community voice and feedback into organizational decision-making and program development.Serve as a liaison between the organization and community stakeholders, ensuring community priorities inform strategic planning and service delivery.Design and lead community-based programs and initiatives that increase participation, collaboration, and alignment between organizational goals and community needsBuild and maintain strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations, civic leaders, government agencies, and community groups to strengthen cross-sector collaborationOrganize and facilitate public forums, town halls, and stakeholder meetings to promote transparency, dialogue, and ongoing community engagementLead and mentor a community engagement team, setting departmental goals and implementing best practices for outreach, advocacy, and stakeholder engagementCollaborate with senior leadership to develop policies and strategies informed by community perspectives, ensuring alignment with equity and inclusion prioritiesDevelop systems to collect, analyze, and report community feedback and program outcomes, using data to inform recommendations and strategic improvementsLead initiatives that strengthen relationships between law enforcement agencies and communities, facilitating dialogue, trust-building, and collaborative public safety strategiesImplement community-led public safety initiatives, including advisory boards, community safety programs, and collaborative policing approaches.Evaluate community policing programs and analyze data on community sentiment, trust, and engagement outcomes to inform leadership decisionsFacilitate conflict resolution, restorative justice, and mediation efforts to address tensions between community members and law enforcementSupport accountability and transparency efforts by advocating for community-informed policies and oversight practices

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Public Administration - MPA

  2021

• North Carolina State University

  Bachelor's Degree, Sociology

  2009 — 2012

• Central Piedmont Community College

  Associate's Degree, Sociology

  2006 — 2009